6 Ways to Build a Great Team of Brand Ambassadors

“Individual commitment to a group effort – that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work.”?- Vince Lombardi

Brand Ambassadors sometimes work individually, but they are often in pairs or part of a team. It is imperative that everyone can work well together to ensure the success of the event. While it can be easy to create a team, it is difficult to create effective ones. Below are some things to take into consideration.

1) Similar but different. Look for people with the same goal in mind but different interests and strengths as each other. Find out what their strengths are early on to be able to place them in a fitting position. Diversity is key and will give your group many different points of views.

2) Respect one another. It is critical to remember that even though someone else may have a different opinion than you, that you should still respect him or her. Be open to others and think about where they might be coming from. Also remember to use your manners when working together.

3) Familiarize. Get to know your team members. Commitments will be followed through. Teams that know each other well and that are friendly with each other will be less likely to flake out on one another and more willing to support each other.

4) Communicate. Be clear and delegate tasks. These tasks should be established from the beginning. As time goes on, make sure everyone is on track of what their role is and how they can contribute to the team. A great way to do this is to have a set meeting or conference call schedule to evaluate any problems progress, or questions.

5) Restructure if needed. Take note of what is working and what is not working. You could potentially use what is working in other areas. If something isn’t working well at an event, think of ways to get consumers interested. Come up with ideas together, gain approval from your management and execute.

6) Motivate. Whether you’re a team leader or a member of the team, be sure to motivate each other and encourage each other when you see someone doing a good job. Enthusiasm is contagious!

Vince Lombardi couldn’t have said it better – if everyone strives to do the best job they can, the entire group will benefit. By implementing these recommendations your team will be well on their way to success. Look at other teams or groups you are a part of and see if you can improve them with these tips as well.